svelte

adjective

ˈsvelt How to pronounce svelte (audio)
Definition of sveltenext
1
as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage

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2
as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice

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Recent Examples of svelte Hilaria Baldwin showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy bikini while sharing workout tips with her fans on Instagram. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026 Compared to Ars’ usual diet of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids that regularly weigh more than two tons, the Seltos feels svelte by comparison. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 This portable misting fan is more discreet than a spray bottle fan on a lanyard and svelte enough to slip into a purse or backpack. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 On the carpet, Delevingne stepped out in a svelte black halter-neck dress by Ralph Lauren, featuring black illusion-mesh cap sleeves. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for svelte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
  1. skinny
  2. sophisticated
  3. slender
  4. graceful
  5. thin
  6. smooth
  7. lean
  8. suave
Adjective
  • Here are five ways to make ’70s boho blouses and skinny jeans feel like a fashion decision worth making again.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This fall, that means no skinny jeans, chunky dad sneakers, bags with logos, or all-black outfits.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of skinny
Adjective
  • The power channels through a sophisticated 9-speed automatic transmission to a single, massive 12-inch (305-mm) wide rear tire.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Glossy, Waist-Length Hair Demi Moore’s waist-grazing, glossy mane proves that super-long hair can still look polished and sophisticated.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of sophisticated
Adjective
  • Tough, hardy junipers come in many useful sizes and shapes, from trailing junipers that can work as ground covers to tall, slender trees.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The metal legs and sinuous iron springs make this chair sturdy, yet a conveniently slender perch.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • From the gently curved double flaps to the sweeping, wing-like sides, every element of the bag seems to follow its own graceful arc.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
  • One graceful solution is to find the parts of the photos that still have positive meaning for you and to edit them.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Its thin-film cadmium-telluride technology doesn't rely on the silicon supply chain.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In past years, people have repurposed the thin plastic from the signs to make school projects, as art canvases, and even model airplanes.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • That means arbitrary Drake covers and Max B homages, smooth ballads on smashing cougars and dirty macking.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.
    — Emerson Clarridge Updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • The ultra-lean trimmings imported on the cheap have been frozen, possibly for years, intended to be mixed with fattier domestic meat to make ground beef.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026
  • From weeks three through 12, they were allowed one structured meal of lean protein and vegetables each day alongside meal replacements, before shifting into a weight maintenance phase for the final 12 weeks.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lean
Adjective
  • Someone with aura is confident, cool, collected, and suave; someone without aura is insecure, cringey, or generally uncool.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the first series, Bateman plays Vince, a charismatic and chaotic screw-up who reunites with his brother, suave bar owner Jake (Jude Law).
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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